All acrid synonyms
ac·rid
A a adj acrid
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- pungent — sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
- acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.
- vitriolic — of, relating to, or resembling vitriol.
- acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
- astringent — An astringent is a liquid that you put on your skin to make it less oily or to make cuts stop bleeding.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- burning — You use burning to describe something that is extremely hot.
- caustic — Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- cutting — A cutting is a piece of writing which has been cut from a newspaper or magazine.
- mordant — sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.
- sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- trenchant — incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
adjective acrid
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- choking — causing breathing difficulties; suffocating
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
- tart — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
- acerbic — sour in taste